cover point

American  

noun

1. Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.

2. Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.

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cover point British  

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position in the covers

   2. a fielder in this position

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Etymology

Origin of cover point

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

With Dillon Brooks headed out, the Grizzlies need a wing defender who can scale down to cover point guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

When Root drove a Trent Boult slower ball to cover point, it was a major turning point.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022

Amla then follows an outswinger to carve it through cover point for four.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2016

"What should have been a day of celebration for Zafar, we are now hoping he will be OK. The way he was, there must be some doubt. "He dropped a catch stood at cover point.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2015

Pape could not see the speaker from his cover point, but recognized the voice of him of the vegetable ears recently bested in combat.

From Lonesome Town by Dorrance, Ethel